Glasgow is proud to be hosting the Home Nations 2009, a competition which will demonstrate the highest quality of international touch anywhere in Europe this year. The event includes 21 teams from Scotland, England, Ireland, Jersey, and Wales competing across mens, womens, mixed and masters divisions.

The event takes place on Saturday 8th August, at Hughenden home of Hillhead Sports Club. Entry for spectators is FREE, and so everyone is welcome to come along and support the teams. Games will be played from 9am, with the finals finishing at around 6pm, for more information download the info pack.

Glasgow Spiders started the 2009 touch season in style, winning top honours at the Vienna touch tournament against teams from Vienna, Brussels, Munich, and other major European cities. The Viennese hosts put on a fantastic event, and hopefully some of the stunning weather will accompany the silverware back to Scotland.

Glasgow Lions need men and women of all ages and fitness levels for their touch rugby sessions. On Saturdays throughout January and February 2009, 11am-2pm, we are holding events aimed at absolute beginners.

We don't care if you've never caught or passed a ball - in fact that might be an advantage. We don't care if you drop it every time. In fact, we like it as it gives us something to help you with.

Whether you'd like to play casually, have the craic and just enjoy the exercise or are deadly serious about conquering the world and reversing the recession, we have something for everyone. Bring yourself, a pair of runners (or better still, a pair of astroturf shoes or moulded football boots) and a willingness to become slightly muddy to Glasgow Green and we'll at least give you a good time!

These Saturday events are a great chance to begin and learn touch rugby with other beginners with plenty of on-hand help from our Spanish, Australian and Irish coaches. And it's free! Here's the map.